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     Beth Michele Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 8, 1978 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3 She died on June 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 39.² She Beth Michele Lawrence, age 39, of Christiansburg passed away unexpectedly in her sleep, June 22, 2017. She is survived by her father and mother, Larry and Glenda Lawrence of Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Trevan Zosel of Bothell,Wash; her much loved niece and nephew, Toriana and Bryson; her paternal grandparents, Marvin and Ramona Lawrence of Blacksburg; numerous aunts and uncles; 12 special cousins, one of whom was extra special to her, Takara Howard. We would also like to thank Rebekah Hall who has been her caretaker and friend for the past three and a half years. Rebekah helped Michele with her chores and took her out into the community for activities which Michele enjoyed. Rebekah always came in with a smile and Michele loved her so much. Michele endured many health issues in her lifetime, however she kept an upbeat attitude. She had a big heart for children and animals and most importantly she loved and trusted her heavenly Father. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, June 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michele's honor may be made to Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the NRV, P O Box 42, Christiansburg, VA 24068. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on June 25, 2017.²

     Marla Rae Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 226-66-6896.⁴ She was born on October 28, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Donald Wayne Ball on June 4, 1971 at Radford, Virginia.^1,6,3,5 As of June 4, 1971,her married name was Ball. Marla Rae Lawrence died on February 1, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 35.^1,5

     Elizabeth "Eliza" Kelley was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on July 1, 1822 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 She married Nathan L. Conner, son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on December 10, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of December 10, 1857,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth "Eliza" Kelley died on July 28, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^5,6

     Linda Robinson was born circa 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She married Caleb Benton "Bent" Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on February 20, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 20, 1884,her married name was Elmore. Linda Robinson and Caleb Benton "Bent" Elmore were divorced before June 15, 1900.³

     James Meritt Wimmer Jr. was born on January 19, 1927 at Virginia.⁴ He married Leota Jean Lawrence, daughter of Roff Arno Lawrence and Alverta Victoria Cole, on April 26, 1951 at Whitethorne, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 James Meritt Wimmer Jr. and Leota Jean Lawrence were divorced on June 9, 1969 at Stafford Co., Virginia.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 719-14-5238.³ James Merritt Wimmer was born on September 10, 1897.^3,2 He married Mary Louella Lovell on June 22, 1922.^4,1 James Merritt Wimmer died on February 24, 1991 at age 93.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-90-6724.¹ Mary Louella Lovell was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 7, 1903.^3,2,1 She married James Merritt Wimmer, son of Asa Howard Wimmer and Jemima E. Austin, on June 22, 1922.^3,2 As of June 22, 1922,her married name was Wimmer. Mary Louella Lovell died on May 28, 1994 at Annandale, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 90.^3,2,1 She WIMMER, Louella Lovell, 90, died Saturday, in an Annadale, Va. Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on September 7, 1903 and was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Lelia Whitt Lovell. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Merritt Wimmer. She is survived by a son, James M. Wimmer, Jr., of Manassas, Va; a daughter, Rowena W. Manning, Annandale, Va; a sister, Pearle Lovell, Greensboro, N.C; 2 grandchildren, Jeffrey Manning and Carolyn Bellomo, five great-grandchildren, Austin Manning, Benjamain Manning, Emily Manning, Megan Bellomo, Krystle Bellomo. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 am at Riffe's Funeral Chapel in Narrows with the Rev. Richard Waller and the Rev. Mark Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's in Narrows, Monday evening from 7 to 9 p m. on May 30, 1994.²

     James R. Rodgers was born circa 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Fannie Craig Elmore, daughter of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on March 13, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ James R. Rodgers died before July 12, 1899.¹